Advance Floor Sweeper Tigercat 4500 - 462001

Initial Inspection and Preparation

Inspect the belt between the lower and upper impeller shafts

Upper Impeller Belt Replacement

Drain the cooling system using drain valve 'A'

Disconnect the electrical connector and vacuum hose from ignition controller 'B'

Disconnect hose 'C' from the water pump

Disconnect hose 'D' from the top of the radiator

Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.

Does the machine creep forward or reverse with the drive pedal in neutral?

Stop the engine and raise the engine cover.

Connect a tachometer to the engine.

Remove the rubber dust plugs from the DAMP and MAX adjustment holes on the governor controller.

Is there a decal on the air filter with engine speed specifications?

Measure the length of the bristles

Is the length of the bristles 2 inches (5 cm) or less?

Install a new broom and check the broom pattern

Remove the (7) screws holding the cover at the left end of the broom housing

Loosen the (2) “A” bolts and lock nuts “B” and “E”

Adjust bolts “C” and “D” to raise or lower the left end of the broom

Continue adjusting bolts “C” and “D” until the broom pattern is even

Lower the squeegee and loosen the (4) “A” bolts

Lift the squeegee by hand to ensure blades touch the floor equally

Note the position of the “B” caster wheel brackets in relation to squeegee mount “C”

Move the casters up or down by 1/8 inch (3 mm) to adjust the blade angle

Raise the hopper and install the hopper safety support

Remove debris wrapped around the broom, broom motor shaft or idler hub

Broom Inspection and Replacement

Open the door at the right end of the broom housing

Rotate the broom if the bristles are curved

Are the broom bristles worn to a length of 2 inches (5 cm) or less?

Replace the broom if the bristles are worn to a length of 2 inches (5 cm) or less